A new study has found that military veterans who have started or gone back to school have a more difficult time when they use avoidance coping strategies ... symptoms of depression and anxiety.

Binge-watching TV shows can be a way for people with high-functioning depression to escape their thoughts and emotions. It’s ...

Getting stuck in a negative loop is part of many mental health disorders. A new therapy focuses more on these thought patterns than the thoughts themselves.

Coping with anxiety and depression includes self-awareness, lifestyle changes, and emotional resilience. Studies suggest that ...

they can lead to unhelpful coping mechanisms - like avoiding worrying situations, having tantrums and changing eating habits. If these thoughts take over they can even lead to depression.

While best known as a problem affecting women, postpartum depression ... as a coping mechanism. Work-related changes: Excessive working or a sudden drop in productivity can be signs of avoidance ...

I treat an array of clinical issues: depression, bipolar disorder ... I encourage and advocate for coping versus avoidance behavior. Please reach me directly by email. My email address is dr ...